The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-21

This story OF cooperative distribution in the
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The new edition of Guizots History of France,
issued by John Alden, of New York, marks an
era in the dissemination Of standard literature.
This history, which has hitherto appeared in ex-
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eight volumes, half-morocco bound, library
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volumes attractive. The third volume is now
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Ballads of the Revolution, and Other Poems"
by George Lansing Raymond is collection Of
historical and descriptive poems The ballads
OF the Revolution are intended to represent the
spirit and reasons leading to the American war
Tor independence. The subjects treated are in
cidents of the preliminary struggle, and they
are handled in spirited and effective way.
The other poems treat of more imaginative
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Harpers Brothers publish "Retrospections of
America, 17971Sll," by John Bernard, author of
"Retrospections of the Stage" The author was
an English comedian and one of the earliest of
American managers. This work contains his
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century from the stand point Of an actor and
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The book abounds with interesting anecdotes
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Introduction to Psychological Theory by
Borden P. Bovine, Professor Of Philosophy in
Boston University. This work aims less at
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principles. It endeavors to point out the high
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"Civitas; the Romance of Our Nations Life,
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the form of an alleeorical poem. The characters
introduced are Civitas. young American citi-
zen Liberty, Anarchy, Plutocrat, etc. Civitas
passes through a variety of experiences OF po-
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putting down all his foes. The sentiment OF the
good. Some passages are strong and eloquent
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agatha ard the Shadow" is the title of a new
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| Lee & Shepard's Easter announcements in
clude several illustrated poems, bound in Pala
tine boards, with appropriate foriated de-
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| ribbon and neatly boxed In this collection are
"Arse! MY Soul. Arisel" by Sarah Flower
| Adams; ''See the Land. Her Easter Keeping.
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lected from various poets, with illustrations
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